Ramp in Brandon closes for repairs

Beginning this week through May 17, the westbound I-20 ramp off U.S. 80 (exit 56) will be closed. In addition, the right traffic lane of I-20 westbound on the bridge over the Kansas City Southern Railroad and Marquette Road will be closed. Motorists should be aware of reduced speeds adjacent to the construction work zone and to take alternative routes as required. These closures are needed for I-20 westbound bridge repairs, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation.

ALSO: The state Department of Education selected the Rankin County School District to receive a grant to retest and revise school lunch recipes to make them healthier and tastier. The $40,000 award paid for groceries and after-hours salaries of Child Nutrition staff. The testing grant came about when districts across the state questioned recipes not having the correct number of servings or because recipes needed to be lower in sodium or saturated fat.

COMING UP: The Brandon Educational Scholastic Team will present its "Miles in the Moonlight" 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Brandon Middle School with proceeds benefitting academic endeavors at Brandon High. The course will loop through Brandon's scenic downtown historical district. Register at runwalkjog.com.

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Ramp in Brandon closes for repairs

Beginning this week through May 17, the westbound I-20 ramp off U.S. 80 (exit 56) will be closed. In addition, the right traffic lane of I-20 westbound on the bridge over the Kansas City Southern